Cancel anytime · No contracts · No setup fee
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One-time build fee · Monthly plan starts after launch
48-hour launch · Cancel monthly anytime
See how our plans compare to doing it yourself or hiring an agency.
| Feature | DIY (Squarespace/Wix) | SitePilot — Growth | SitePilot — Buildout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $23–$46/mo | $49/mo all-in | $49/mo after setup |
| Setup cost | $0 (DIY) | $0 | $500 one-time |
| Professional design | ✕ | Existing | ✓ |
| Your time investment | 40–80+ hours | 0 hours | 0 hours |
| Managed hosting | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Monthly SEO work | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Security monitoring | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Launch timeline | Weeks of work | Immediate | 48 hours |
| Feature | Traditional Agency | SitePilot — Growth | SitePilot — Buildout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Website build cost | $3,000–$15,000+ | N/A (existing site) | $500 |
| Monthly retainer | $300–$2,000/mo | $49/mo | $49/mo |
| Launch timeline | 4–12 weeks | Immediate | 48 hours |
| Contract lock-in | Usually yes | Never | Never |
| Monthly updates included | Billed hourly | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance dashboard | Extra cost | ✓ | ✓ |
| Transparent pricing | Rarely | Always | Always |
| You own your site | Sometimes | ✓ | ✓ |